Champion 201279 Generator

This Champion Running Wattage: 2500-4900W generator is gasoline or propane-powered and is rated for Gas 4250 LP 3825 watts. It has:

fuel shutoff
low-oil shutoff
4 power outlets

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Test Results

Power delivery

/ 5

Power quality

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

CO safety technology

/ 5

Run time range (hrs.)

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

POWER DELIVERY: Delivered more than enough wattage to power our test appliances and handled surges very well. POWER QUALITY: Provided especially clean power with consistently high voltage. NOISE: Neither quiet nor noisy from a distance of 23 feet, though still may be noticeable when run overnight. EASE OF USE: Easy to start and (for portables) transport, with some helpful features for starting and operating the generator.

About

The Champion 201279 is part of the Generators test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Portable Generators models like the 201279 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Power delivery: How much wattage models delivered and how well they handled surges in power demand over various loads.

Power quality: A generator's ability to deliver power smoothly, with consistent voltage.

Noise: Measured at 23 and 50 feet from the generator. We recommend hearing protection for standing close by the unit while it's running.

Features & Specs

Specs

Claimed output (watts)

Gas 4250 LP 3825

120/240V

Fuel type

gasoline or propane

Weight (lbs.)

140

Fuel shutoff

Yes

Low-oil shutoff

Yes

Electric start

Fuel gauge

Yes

Hour meter

Yes

Low-oil shutoff has indicator light

Electric-start battery included

Wheels

Standard

Fuel capacity

No. of power outlets

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Champion 201279 Generator

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